To:  elp-digest-web@reluctant.com
      From:  ELP73LIVE@aol.com
   Subject:  Tour review August 22 1998 World Music Theatre
      Date:  9/3/98 8:16 PM

     Hello fellow ELP fans,

     I wanted to give everyone a different spin on our guys.  First a 
     little about the show.  I have seen ELP seven times and they have
     never sounded better.

     Tarkus was totally incredible, the energy was awesome, it brought back
     memories of Tripple Live,circa 73/74.  Lucky  Man kicked ass too, the 
     fans sang in tandem with Greg ,we knew every word, the song really
     rocked, and ended in a powerful crescendo, goose bump material my friends.
     Of course my guy Carl, proved again why he is The Worlds Greatest Drummer,
     with his sensational, powerful dazzling drum solo.

     Now the different spin.  Through some hard work and a little luck, 
     I happened to secure two backstage passes.  After 25 years of worship the
     moment of truth arrived.  I want everyone to know these three "Gods" are as 
     professional off the stage as on.  All three members were very congenial.
     They signed autographs, posed for pictures and smiles were every where.
     I was personally introduced to Carl (as his biggest fan by the way) by
     Bruce Pilato, a fine gentleman in his own right.  Carl was extremely
     friendly, as he spent at least 30 minutes chatting with his adoring fans.
     He demonstrated great humility, one would never know he is Superstar,
     undoubtedly the coolest musician on the planet.  I love these guys, and
     it makes me feel proud and content to know they love us back.

     A Lucky Man I am......Mark Passarelli